Big news for sports enthusiasts! The Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 is set to commence on March 20th in New Delhi. This prestigious tournament will feature 1230 para-athletes, many of whom are medalists from the 2024 Paris Paralympics and the 2022 Asian Para Games.
Games Schedule and Venues
Running from March 20th to 27th, 2025, the games will encompass six major disciplines. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host para-athletics, para-archery, and para-powerlifting, while the Indira Gandhi Stadium complex will be the venue for para-badminton and para-table tennis.
* Para-Archery
* Para-Athletics
* Para-Badminton
* Para-Powerlifting
* Para-Shooting
* Para-Table Tennis
Stellar Performance Expected from Indian Para-Athletes
This year's Khelo India Para Games will see participation from several top Indian para-athletes. Key attractions include Paris Paralympics gold medalists Harvinder Singh (Archery), Dharamveer (Club Throw), and Praveen Kumar (High Jump). In addition, emerging talented para-athletes from various disciplines are poised to make the nation proud.
Sports Minister's Statement - ‘We Can Do It’
India's Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressed his hopes for the games. He stated, "The hard work and willpower of our para-athletes are an inspiration to every player. The spirit of 'We Can Do It' will make these games even more special. I am confident that we will witness a historic performance at the Khelo India Para Games 2025.”
Concurrently, India is also participating in the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, from March 7th to 17th. A 49-member contingent, comprising 30 athletes, 3 officials, and 16 support staff, has been sent for the competition.
Indian Athletes to Showcase Their Prowess in Six Sports
* Alpine Skiing
* Cross-Country Skiing
* Floorball
* Short Speed Skiing
* Snowboarding
* Snowshoeing
Medal Hopes for India
At the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria, India won a total of 73 medals, including 37 golds. This time, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressed confidence that India will improve its medal tally. He said, "Considering the past performance, I am sure our athletes will perform even better this time. The nation is proud of the hard work and dedication of these athletes."
